Luke 10:38-42 What Can We Learn From Martha And Mary?

Luke 10:38-42

As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. 39 She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. 40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!” 41 “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, 42 but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”

What can Martha and Mary teach us about faith and works?

How is Jesus' response to Martha applicable to the church today?

Resources:

Faith Only or Faith and Works 

https://www.livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/faith_works.htm me

1 Corinthians 13:13 The Greatest Of These Is Love

 

1 Corinthians 13:13

13 And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.

What are faith, hope, and love remaining from? What was taken away?

Why is love greater than faith and hope?

Resources:

96tolife Blog: 1 Corinthians 13:13

https://96tolife.blogspot.com/search?q=1+Corinthians+13:13&m=1

Love God More?

https://www.livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/love_god_more.htm

Colossians 1:21-23 What Does It Mean To Continue In The Faith?

Colossians 1:21-232

1 And you, who once were alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now He has reconciled 22 in the body of His flesh through death, to present you holy, and blameless, and above reproach in His sight— 23 if indeed you continue in the faith, grounded and steadfast, and are not moved away from the hope of the gospel which you heard, which was preached to every creature under heaven, of which I, Paul, became a minister.

Does "continue in the faith" mean that salvation can be lost?

What about Paul's message to the Colossians is similar to his message to the Galatians?

Resources:

Once Saved Always Saved 8 of 12

https://www.livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/audio_files/always_saved_8.mp3

What Are You Willing To Do For God?

 

What goes through your mind when asked, "What are you willing to do for God?" when it comes to your relationship with God?

How does what you're willing to do effect:

Trusting God?

Relying on God?

Your self-effort?

Your knowledge of the New Covenant?

Your Christian life?

Resources:

How will the grace of God guide us?

https://www.livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/audio_files/the_grace_of_god.mp3

The Seven "I AM" Statements Of Jesus

Exodus 3:14

God said to Moses, “I am who I am. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I am has sent me to you."

The seven “I Am” statements of Jesus in the Bible are: 

I am the bread of life: John 6:35

I am the light of the world: John 8:12

I am the door: John 10:9

I am the good shepherd: John 10:11

I am the resurrection and the life: John 11:25-26

I am the way, the truth, and the life: John 14:6

I am the true vine: John 15:5

What do the "I am" statements say about the deity of Christ, salvation, eternal security, and rest?

Resources:

Bread of Life

https://www.livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/audio_files/gospel_of_john_027_6_33_59_bread_of_life_ext.mp3

Light of the World 

https://www.livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/audio_files/gospel_of_john_037_8_12_16_the_light_of_the_world_ext.mp3

Jesus the Shepherd 3 of 5

https://www.livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/audio_files/gospel_of_john_050_10_7_9_jesus_the_shepherd_3_ext.mp3

Lazarus 3 of 4

https://www.livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/audio_files/gospel_of_john_059_11_17_33_lazarus_3_ext.mp3

The Person is the Way

https://www.livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/audio_files/gospel_of_john_075_14_1_6_the_person_is_the_way_ext.mp3

Vine and Branches

https://www.livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/audio_files/gospel_of_john_083_15_1_6_vine_and_branches_ext.mp3

5 Truths About Forgiveness

 

Five Truths About Forgiveness

1. The Old and New Covenant 

2. No More Sacrifice For Sins

3. Shedding Of Blood

4. Atonement Versus Propitiation 

5. Sins No Longer Counted 

How can you forgive others to be forgiven and forgive others because you are forgiven?

What sacrifice can you perform that God requires and accepts?

Is an apology good enough to get you forgiven?

Are our sins remembered or taken away?

What are the consequences of forgiveness?

Resources:

Forgiveness 

https://www.livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/forgiveness.htm

Philippians 3:2-6 Putting Confidence in the Flesh

Philippians 3:2-6

2 Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the mutilation! 3 For we are the circumcision, who worship God in the Spirit, rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh, though I also might have confidence in the flesh. If anyone else thinks he may have confidence in the flesh, I more so: 5 circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of the Hebrews; concerning the law, a Pharisee; 6 concerning zeal, persecuting the church; concerning the righteousness which is in the law, blameless.

How does putting confidence in the flesh reveal itself?

What may have been Paul's thorn in the flesh?

Resources:

Thorn in the Flesh

https://www.livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/audio_files/spiritual_warfare_19_thorn_in_flesh.mp3 3:2-6

Who Is Our Authority?

 

Who is the authority in a Christian's life?

Do we have to be under the authority of a pastor?

Who has the authority to interpret the scriptures?

Is the church God gave us a specific religious organization?

What is a reason we have so many religious denominations?

What does it mean to "Let Go and Let God?" 

Resources:

The Need for Good Teaching 

https://www.livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/audio_files/galatians_40_the_need_for_good_teaching_6_3_18.mp3

Mark 7:8-9 Holding On To Human Traditions

 

Mark 7:8-9

"You have let go of the commands of God and are holding on to human traditions.” And he continued, “You have a fine way of setting aside the commands of God in order to observe your own traditions!"

What human traditions was Jesus criticizing?

Does His criticism apply to celebrating Christmas?

Resources:

Let's talk Christmas with Chaplain Kevin Betton

https://www.youtube.com/live/r7ET5L0V6oI?si=rj73BaZRWF-z4AHf

Christmas isn't pagan and here's why

https://youtu.be/5zcaQlBbk6s?si=1v5A1btFOEjB8UnG

Galatians 5:19-21 The Truth About the Works of the Flesh

 

Galatians 5:19-21
19 Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, 20 idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, 21 envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

Is Paul warning Christians that they could lose their salvation in this passage?

What is it that Christians try to do that leads to the works of the flesh revealing themselves?

Resources:

Works of the Law
https://www.livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/audio_files/galatians_37_works_of_the_law_5_19_21.mp3

What Is An Imitator Of God?

 Ephesians 5:1-2

"Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God."

Does imitating God mean overcoming sin to become more like Christ?

How does Jesus' relationship to the Father teach us how to imitate God?

Resources:

Walking in Love 

https://www.livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/audio_files/ephesians_079_5_1_2_walking_in_love.mp3

How Do I Know If I Am Saved?

The answer to the question, "How do I know that I am saved?" can take many forms depending on who you ask. Unfortunately, the most common answers are thinly veiled attempts to put the person under some form of law. An analysis of one Christian's response to this question illustrates what I mean.

What is the truth about sanctification?

Is holiness a lifelong pursuit?

Are Christians perfect?

Does God discipline us when we sin?

Resources:

Sanctification 

https://www.livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/audio_files/sanctification_ext.mp3

Why Forgiveness Is Important 

https://www.livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/audio_files/hebrews_40_ch10_11_27_why_forgiveness_is_important.mp3

 

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Thankful In All Circumstances

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

16 Always be joyful. 17 Never stop praying. 18 Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. How can we be thankful in all circumstances when not all circumstances are good? How does misunderstanding this passage lead to people using platitudes and misrepresenting God? Do the surrounding verses give us a clue regarding what it means to always give thanks? Resources: Your Identity in Christ https://www.livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/identity.htm Thankful https://96tolife.blogspot.com/search?q=Thankful&m=1